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What helped you most in the early weeks?

I'm putting together a "boobie care kit" for my best friend who's due in a few weeks. Since I know she won't listen to my advice, I'm getting her stuff myself. I don't know what bf will be like for her, but I think it's wise to be prepared and I hope this will get her started. I've already included:

Re: What helped you most in the early weeks?

Does she use the internet? How about a list of good breastfeeding websites -- LLL and these boards, of course, but also kellymom.com and other favorites. Maybe good sites about how to use a sling? I like kangarookorner.com, for example.

I'm infamous for giving Lansinoh and disposable breast pads as baby shower gifts! It's only the 2nd-time moms who understand, and thank me for a gift that is actually USEFUL. I think you're doing a wonderful thing.

Re: What helped you most in the early weeks?

I like the idea of water, and I might even throw in a few snacks - man, was I hungry in those first weeks, and my dd wouldn't let me out of the chair! Also, a good DVD is nice - when I was tired of reading while marathon nursing, I would watch movies.
Of course, all the other breast feeding supplies sound great too! I personally wish I would have had even a small manual pump during the first couple of weeks for the engorgement.